Plaintiff Favorable
229 plaintiff favorable decisions from Bombay High Court.
Plaintiff Favorable Decisions
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Xotik Frujus Pvt Ltd v.Kishan Hirji Gothi Sole Proprietor Of Bubalus Beverages
Xotik Frujus Pvt Ltd filed a Commercial IP Suit against Kishan Hirji Gothi for alleged infringement. The Defendant submitted to the decree terms, leading the Court to dispose of the suit in favor of the Plaintiff.
International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) v.Vishna Foods Private Limited
The Bombay High Court granted an ad-interim injunction in favor of International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) against Vishna Foods Private Limited. The court found a prima facie case that the defendant was infringing on ISKCON's registered trademark and engaging in passing off by using a deceptively similar mark across various goods and services. This interim relief prevents the defendant from continuing unauthorized use of the mark until the final disposal of the suit.
Lakme Lever Pvt Ltd v.Annapurna Enterprises And Anr
The Bombay High Court granted interim relief in favor of Lakme Lever Pvt Ltd, a subsidiary of Hindustan Unilever Limited. The court found that despite the termination of a franchise agreement, the respondents continued unlawfully using Lakme's brand name, logo, uniforms, and associated trade materials. Consequently, the court issued an injunction and appointed a Court Receiver to take possession of all branded assets from the respondent's premises, preventing further unauthorized use.
R.K. Patel And Company, Tobacco Processors v.Jaju Tobacco Company
The Bombay High Court dismissed an appeal challenging a District Court's order that granted a temporary injunction in a trademark infringement and passing off suit. The court upheld the trial court's decision, finding that the defendant's packaging was sufficiently similar to the plaintiff's registered trade dress (yellow colour pouch/packet) to warrant injunctive relief. This ruling reinforces the importance of visual similarity and consumer perception in protecting trademarks within the tobacco industry.
Dsp Investment Managers Private Limited v.Dsp Realty
Dsp Investment Managers Private Limited filed an interim application alleging passing off against Dsp Realty, citing the use of the similar word 'DSP'. The Plaintiff, a major player in financial services, claimed substantial goodwill associated with its marks. Given that the Defendant failed to appear and provide a defense, the Bombay High Court granted an ad-interim injunction. This order restricts the Defendant from using the mark containing 'DSP' in related financial sectors, protecting the Plaintiff's market reputation.
Mohtimbas Engineering Pvt.Ltd. v.Machine N Tools And 4 Ors.
The Bombay High Court allowed the Plaintiffs' notice of motion in a commercial IP suit concerning trademark infringement and passing off. The court found that the Defendants were selling identical goods in an identical trade dress, constituting not just passing off but dealing in counterfeit goods. Given the clear prima facie case presented by the Plaintiffs regarding their registered mark KYK, the court granted interim protection.
Frito-Lay North America, Inc. v.Balaji Wafers Pvt. Ltd.
Frito-Lay North America, Inc. filed a commercial IP suit alleging that Balaji Wafers Pvt. Ltd. was infringing on its registered designs for snack food products. The core dispute centered on whether the Defendant's product, 'Rumbles', utilized an identical or substantially similar design to Frito-Lay's protected ridge design. The court examined the prima facie case and balance of convenience before granting interim relief.
Shalina Laboratories Private Limited v.Maxwell Life Science Pvt. Ltd.
The Bombay High Court confirmed the existing interim injunctions granted to Shalina Laboratories against Maxwell Life Science. The dispute centered on trademark infringement ('SUPER APETI' vs 'SUPER PEPTI'), copyright infringement related to packaging/trade dress, and passing-off concerning pharmaceutical preparations. By confirming these orders, the court maintained the status quo, ensuring the Plaintiff's rights were protected while the main commercial IP suit proceeds.
Marico Limited v.Chandrakant Gholap
The plaintiff, Marico Limited, filed a Notice of Motion seeking various reliefs against the defendant, Chandrakant Gholap. The court granted leave to the Plaintiff and further granted prayer clause (d) of the Notice of Motion, which sought an injunction against the Defendant for using counterfeit PARACHUTE trade marks or trade dress in relation to edible oil preparations and other FMCG goods.
Hindustan Unilever Ltd. v.Meera Soap Works
Hindustan Unilever Ltd. filed a suit against Meera Soap Works alleging infringement of its copyrighted artwork and passing off related to its SUNLIGHT detergent label. The Bombay High Court granted leave under the Letters Patent Act, decreed the suit, and issued perpetual injunctions.
Unilever Plc. v.Punjab Food Products
Unilever Plc. filed suit against Punjab Food Products alleging infringement and passing off concerning its registered trade mark, FEAST. The Bombay High Court decreed the suit, granting perpetual injunctions against the defendant regarding the use of 'Choco FEAST' on frozen desserts. Furthermore, the Defendant was ordered to deliver up all infringing materials for destruction and agreed to pay Rs. 2 Lacs towards costs/damages.
Mahindra & Mahindra Limited v.Gnanasekaran Paramsivan Trading as Mahindra Lifts and Anr.
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd filed a suit against Gnanasekaran Paramsivan for infringement of its registered trademarks, copyright, and passing off related to the mark 'MAHINDRA' and domain name www.mahindralifts.com. The Bombay High Court disposed of the suit by decreeing the prayers in favor of the Plaintiff, granting perpetual injunctions and ordering the destruction of infringing goods.
Unilever Plc v.L. N. Ice Mill
Unilever Plc filed a commercial IP suit against L. N. Ice Mill alleging infringement and passing off related to its trade mark 'FEAST'. The court granted perpetual injunctions restraining the defendant from manufacturing or selling products under the impugned mark 'CHOCO FEAST' or any deceptively similar mark, and ordered the destruction of all infringing materials.
Unilever Plc v.Kanha Dairy and Food Products
Unilever Plc filed a commercial IP suit against Kanha Dairy and Food Products alleging infringement and passing off related to the 'FEAST' trademark. The court granted leave under the Letters Patent Act, decreed the suit in favor of Unilever, and issued perpetual injunctions against the defendant.
Hindustan Unilever Limited v.Ahuvan Industries
Hindustan Unilever Limited filed a commercial IP suit against Ahuvan Industries alleging infringement of its copyright in the SUNLIGHT label artwork and passing off through the use of deceptively similar trade dress and label marks by the Defendant's product, MEJOL. The Bombay High Court granted leave to appeal and decreed the suit.
Unilever Plc v.Kanha Dairy and Food Products
Unilever Plc filed a commercial IP suit against Kanha Dairy and Food Products alleging infringement and passing off related to the 'FEAST' trade mark. The court granted leave, decreed the suit, and issued perpetual injunctions restraining the defendant from using the impugned mark on their ice-creams and frozen desserts.
Hindustan Unilever Limited v.Ahuvan Industries
Hindustan Unilever Limited filed a commercial IP suit against Ahuvan Industries alleging infringement of its copyrighted artwork and passing off related to its SUNLIGHT detergent brand. The court granted leave under the Letters Patent Act and decreed the suit, imposing perpetual injunctions on the defendant.
Hindustan Unilever Limited v.Ahuvan Industries
Hindustan Unilever Limited filed a commercial IP suit against Ahuvan Industries alleging infringement of its copyrighted artwork (SUNLIGHT) and passing off through the use of deceptively similar labels and trade dress (MEJOL). The Bombay High Court granted leave to appeal, decreed the suit in favor of the plaintiff, and issued perpetual injunctions.
Unilever Plc v.L. N. Ice Mill
Unilever Plc filed a commercial IP suit against L. N. Ice Mill alleging infringement and passing off related to its trade mark 'FEAST'. The court granted leave under the Letters Patent Act and decreed the suit, issuing perpetual injunctions against the use of the impugned mark 'CHOCO FEAST' and ordering the destruction of infringing materials.
Unilever Plc v.L. N. Ice Mill
Unilever Plc filed a commercial IP suit against L. N. Ice Mill alleging infringement and passing off concerning its registered trade mark, FEAST. The court granted leave under the Letters Patent Act and decreed the suit in favor of Unilever.
Unilever Plc v.Kanha Dairy and Food Products
Unilever Plc filed a Commercial IP Suit against Kanha Dairy and Food Products alleging infringement and passing off related to the 'FEAST' trademark. The court granted leave under the Letters Patent Act and decreed the suit, restraining the defendant from using the infringing mark and ordering the destruction of all related materials.
Rallis India Limited v.Rallis Pharmaceuticals & Anr.
Rallis India Limited filed a suit against Rallis Pharmaceuticals & Anr. alleging infringement and passing off related to the use of the trade mark 'RALLIS' in medicinal preparations, website domains, and business names. The court decreed the suit, granting perpetual injunctions against the defendants and ordering them to transfer the infringing domain name.
Unilever Plc v.Deluxe Ice Cream Factory
Unilever Plc filed a suit against Deluxe Ice Cream Factory alleging infringement and passing off related to its well-known trademarks, specifically FEAST and CORNETTO. The court granted perpetual injunctions restraining the defendant from using deceptively similar marks like CHOCO FEAST, CONATTO, and CONETO in relation to ice creams and frozen desserts.
Hindustan Unilever Limited v.Halberd Chemicals
Hindustan Unilever Limited filed a suit against Halberd Chemicals alleging infringement of its copyrighted artistic packaging/trade dress, registered trademarks (Nos. 1486109, 1780462, 1486107), and passing off using its well-known logo. The Bombay High Court decreed the suit in favor of the Plaintiff.
Hindustan Unilever Limited v.Halberd Chemicals
Hindustan Unilever Limited filed a commercial IP suit against Halberd Chemicals alleging infringement of its copyrighted artistic packaging/trade dress and registered trademarks. The Bombay High Court granted leave under the Letters Patent Act and decreed the suit, granting perpetual injunctions against the defendant for infringing these rights and passing off.
Unilever Plc. v.Masqati Dairy Products
Unilever Plc. filed a commercial IP suit against Masqati Dairy Products alleging infringement and passing off related to its trade mark 'FEAST'. The court granted leave and decreed the suit, restraining the defendant from using the similar mark 'CHOCO FEAST' in relation to frozen desserts.
Unilever Plc. v.Masqati Dairy Products
Unilever Plc. filed a commercial IP suit against Masqati Dairy Products regarding the alleged infringement and passing off related to its registered trade mark 'FEAST'. The court granted leave under Clause XIV of the Letters Patent Act and decreed the suit in favor of Unilever.
Unilever Plc v.Preeti Ice Creams
Unilever Plc filed a commercial IP suit against Preeti Ice Creams alleging infringement and passing off related to the trade mark 'FEAST'. The Bombay High Court granted leave under the Letters Patent Act and decreed the suit in favor of Unilever.
Unilever Plc v.Preeti Ice Creams
Unilever Plc filed a commercial IP suit against Preeti Ice Creams alleging infringement and passing off related to the trade mark 'FEAST'. The court granted leave under the Letters Patent Act and decreed the suit, imposing perpetual injunctions on the defendant.
Unilever Plc v.Preeti Ice Creams
Unilever Plc filed a commercial IP suit against Preeti Ice Creams alleging infringement and passing off related to the trade mark 'FEAST'. The Bombay High Court granted leave under the Letters Patent Act and decreed the suit in favor of Unilever.
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